Bosnia open World Cup with 1–1 draw against Canada
World Cup opener ends level with Canada
Bosnia and Herzegovina kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1–1 draw against Canada in Group B (1) (2) (3). Canada earned their first-ever World Cup point with a comeback draw (3). Celtic's Alistair Johnston, despite an early yellow card, handled Bosnia's attack confidently and played the full 90 minutes for Canada (1).
Tahirovic struggles, and Celtic may take notice
Benjamin Tahirovic had a tough outing in the Canada match, and that could complicate things. Celtic have been tracking the midfielder, but his performance raised concerns – a potential warning sign for any move (2) (4). The Brondby IF man is also drawing interest from RB Salzburg, Derby County, and Rangers (4).
Fan-reaktioner
Away from the pitch, footage circulating online showed Bosnia supporters chanting in support of Palestine ahead of the Canada match in Toronto, sparking discussion across social media. Meanwhile, some fans have been experimenting with the BBC's virtual 3D match viewer, sharing clips showing the Canadian goalkeeper's perspective of Bosnia's goal. See the full match thread.
Sources
- 1. footballinsider247.com — Alistair Johnston: Media react to Celtic star’s display in Canada’s draw vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 2. footballinsider247.com — Celtic handed transfer warning as Benjamin Tahirovic’s full stats emerge in Bosnia and Herzegovina display
- 3. theguardian.com — USA blast out of the blocks and Canada get first ever point | World Cup Daily